Terminal Planner

Landrum & Brown, Incorporated; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Continuing education benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

Landrum & Brown, a global aviation consulting firm, seeks a Terminal Planner to join the Chicago team. You will lead terminal planning studies, scope and deliver projects across terminal, airfield, and landside planning, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Ideal candidates have 5–7+ years in airport planning, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit), and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture, Planning, Urban Planning, Aviation, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in airport planning, with strong expertise in terminal planning.
• Knowledge of operations, passenger flow, facilities, and landside/airfield interfaces shape airports.
• Experience delivering and managing commercial terminal planning projects at hub airports.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, or modeling tools is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience guiding teams and engaging clients.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international airport planning standards, regulatory frameworks, and the customer experience dimension of modern airports.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning studies for terminal expansions, airport/landside master plans, program implementation, and advisory services.
• Scope and deliver projects spanning terminal, airfield, apron, and landside planning.
• Analyze data, assess demand and capacity, benchmark, and apply modeling/simulation tools.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Guide project meetings, support business development, and engage with industry stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide direction to junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture, Planning, Urban Planning, Aviation, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Modeling tools

Job description

Job Summary

Landrum & Brown is a global aviation consulting firm with airports at the core of our DNA. We bring passion and creativity to solve the most complex global aviation challenges with the potential to enhance the world. Serving airports and other aviation clients for more than 70 years across all seven continents, our aviation consulting practice includes both planning and development services that span activation planning, airfield and airspace, business and finance, commercial development, environmental, ground transportation, master planning and strategy, terminal planning and design.

Ready to make your mark on the future of aviation? We’re looking for a Terminal Planner to join our growing team in Chicago. This is your chance to play a leading role in shaping terminal projects at some of the busiest and most dynamic airports across the U.S. At Landrum & Brown, we pride ourselves on being recognized leaders in Terminal Planning and Aviation Planning—with the agility and creativity to adapt to our clients’ needs and the openness to create opportunities for everyone on our team. If you’re looking for a place where your expertise will be valued, your ideas will be heard, and your career will continue to grow, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Why Join Us?

Professional Development & Growth – We’re deeply committed to supporting your career journey, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, mentor junior staff, and continue developing your leadership profile.

Impactful Projects – Lead high-profile projects ranging from terminal expansions and master plans to business and implementation strategies for airports nationwide.

Collaborative Team – Work alongside a global network of aviation experts while still enjoying the benefits of an agile, close-knit team.

Career Pathways – Whether your passion lies in technical excellence, client leadership, or business development, we’ll help you shape your future.

What You’ll Do

Lead planning studies and assessments for commercial terminal expansion, airport/landside master plans, program implementation, and advisory services.

Scope and deliver projects spanning terminal, airfield, apron, and landside planning.

Analyze data, assess demand and capacity, benchmark, and apply modeling/simulation tools.

Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables.

Guide project meetings, support business development efforts, and engage with industry stakeholders.

Mentor and provide direction to junior team members.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture, Planning, Urban Planning, Aviation, or related field.

5–7+ years of experience in airport planning, with strong expertise in terminal planning.

Knowledge of how operations, passenger flow, facilities, and landside/airfield interfaces shape successful airports.

Experience delivering and managing commercial terminal planning projects at small, medium, or large hub airports.

Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, or modeling tools is a plus.

Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience guiding teams and engaging clients.

Familiarity with U.S. and international airport planning standards, regulatory frameworks, and the customer experience dimension of modern airports.

Additional Information

Landrum & Brown is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of$95,000 - $130,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.Landrum & Brown is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. #LI-GICentral #LI-Hybrid

Landrum & Brown offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

Landrum & Brown is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements. Our Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin, Introba, Landrum & Brown form the Infrastructure division of Sidara. Sidara is a leading, privately-owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence. Sidara world-class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients’ ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide. The Global Infrastructure division is comprised of 5,000 people operating in 21 countries.